=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:HARDNESS TITRATING SOLUTION
NIIN:01-072-1978
MSDS Number: BGKLS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:HF SCIENTIFIC INC.
Address:3170 METRO PARKWAY S.E.
City:FORT MYERS
State:FL
ZIP:33916-7597
Country:US
Info Phone Num:914-337-2116
Emergency Phone Num:941-337-2116,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:58177
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BETZDEARBORN INC.
Address:4636 SOMERTON ROAD
Box:City:TREVOSE
State:PA
ZIP:19053
Country:US
Phone:215-355-3300
CAGE:24774
Company:HF SCIENTIFIC INC.
Address:3170 METRO PARKWAY S.E.
City:FORT MYERS
State:FL
ZIP:33916-7539
Country:US
Phone:941-337-2116
CAGE:58177

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:EDTA DISODIUM SALT
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III), SMALL AMOUNT TO ADJUST PH TO
    10.5
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE/CHRONIC: REPEATED OR PROLONGED
    EXPOSURES MAY CAUSE CHRONIC INFLAMMATION OF THE NOSE, THROAT AND
    BRONCHIAL TUBES, AND HAVE A DESTRUCTIVE EFFECT UPON TISSUES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRIATION OF SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
    OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, STOMACH OR
    RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

Eyes: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FLUSH
    AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH  AIR. GIVE CPR IF NOT BREATHING. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE MILK,
    WATER CONTAINING MILK OF MAGNESIA OR OLIVE OIL. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
    SUITABLE FOR FIGHTING SURROUNDING FIRE. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH SODA ASH. SCOOP UP IN A BEAKER OF
    WATER. DILUTE, NEUTRALIZE AND FLUSH DOWN DRAIN WITH EXCESS WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.PROTECT
    CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE AND DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES. DO NOT INGEST.
    USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR OR MIST. DO NOT
    GET IN EYES. AVOID REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED IN NORMAL USE. WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
    EXPOSURES BELOW PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION SATISFACTORY IN NORMAL
    USE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES - CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER. CONTACT
    LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:B3
Boiling Pt:=101.1C, 214.F
Spec Gravity:1.0
pH:10.5
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, ODORLESS SOLUTION

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, METALLIC SALTS, AND ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SEE INCOMPATIBILITIES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT DETERMINED.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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